Duathlon in Tiyan

Last weekend Anna and I participated in yet another multi-sport event. This was a short Duathlon (2k run – 20k bike – 2k run).
One of the volunteers there was kind enough to take these shots for us.
Here we are ready to go. As you can see it’s a pretty small grough (about 30). The event was organized to raise funds to help send some of the Triathlon Federation members down for an Ironman competition in western Australia. This race is a walk in the park compared to a Ironman distance race.

Here I am in Transition Area 1 (T1) after the 2k run.

Anna in T1.

The run course was a loop on the road, fortuantely, it was pretty flat so it went by quickly.
The bike course was also relatively flat (except one long slow shallow hill on the bike side). It was a loop as well, and we made three circuits to complete the course. The second run course was a repeat of the first.
Here’s Anna going by on one the laps.

This is me coming back into T2 as I finish the bike course. You can tell because I already have one shoe off. I tried to get the second one too, but started too late, so I came in with only one shoe. 🙂

I’ve learned that the ability to quickly change into or out of clothing is an essential skill to have doing multi-sport events. I certainly don’t have it mastered yet, but it’s fun to go as fast as you can.

These are pictures of some of our friends who were also competing.
Todd:

Mark:

Quincy:

Just after I crossed the finish line in 56 minutes and change. I finished third in the race overall, so not too bad.

Some other people coming in across the finish line:




Anna coming in T2

Anna finishing up the race in a little over 1 hour and a bit.

Rory, me and Todd:

Jolene coming to the finish:

Mary and Lorena:

Eric doing a great job as the race director and timing for everyone.

Here we are after another great race. I think that makes 11 multi-sport events this year for me. One more next weekend too…

–Jim